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单词 polyphonism
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Definition of polyphonism in English:

polyphonism

noun pəˈlɪfənɪz(ə)mˈpɒlɪfəʊnɪz(ə)m
  • 1Multiplication of sounds or voices; an instance of this.

  • 2Music. The use of polyphony; polyphonic style or composition; an instance of this. rare.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in William Derham (1657–1735), Church of England clergyman and natural philosopher. From ancient Greek πολύϕωνος having many tones + -ism.

Definition of polyphonism in US English:

polyphonism

noun
  • 1Multiplication of sounds or voices; an instance of this.

  • 2Music. The use of polyphony; polyphonic style or composition; an instance of this. rare.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in William Derham (1657–1735), Church of England clergyman and natural philosopher. From ancient Greek πολύϕωνος having many tones + -ism.

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